The Art of The Interview

This course may be used to satisfy one of four elective courses required within the Communication major. This course offers a comprehensive study of the practice of interviewing in a variety of formats and from both sides of the equation. Students will analyze and discuss historically significant interviews, learn and practice interviewing techniques, and study and implement strategies to be a better interviewees. By understanding both how to conduct a successful interview and how to give compelling answers when being interviewed, students will obtain a thorough understanding of how to successfully use interviews as a method of communication and form of content creation. Throughout the course, students will apply the concepts, theories, and techniques discussed by conducting professional-style interviews in multiple formats (audio and video), allowing them to fully synthesize the material and become more effective communicators, whether on-mic or not.